Let's work together to achieve your goals with the help of a bicycle coach. Whether you're looking for bike fitting in the Bay Area, specialized skills coaching, or a triathlon bike fit, we can tailor the experience to suit your needs, including options for women's bike fit.
BEST DAY ON THE BIKE EVER!
At Savvy Bike, we believe cycling should feel empowering, enjoyable, and sustainable for every rider. Our mission is to help cyclists ride smarter, safer, and more confidently—whether they’re just getting started or refining a lifelong passion with the guidance of a dedicated bicycle coach.
Founded by Lorri Lee Lown, an experienced coach, educator, and bike fit specialist, Savvy Bike was built on the idea that the right bike fitting in the Bay Area, the right skills coaching, and the right support can transform the way people experience their bikes. We specialize in expert bike fitting, including specialized services like triathlon bike fit, skill development, and personalized coaching that meets riders where they are and helps them progress with purpose.
More than a service, Savvy Bike is a community. We are committed to education, inclusivity, and lifelong learning while creating an environment where riders feel supported, capable, and inspired. From road to trail to track, we help cyclists move with confidence, efficiency, and joy—so every ride feels like your best day on the bike ever, whether you’re looking for a women’s bike fit or just wanting to enhance your cycling skills!
Coach Lorri Lee Lown has been a prominent figure in the northern California cycling community for nearly three decades. As a bicycle coach, she founded Velo Girls and has taken on leadership roles with USA Cycling (USAC), the Northern California Nevada Cycling Association (NCNCA), the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC), and the Norcal High School Cycling League. Lorri's expertise in skills coaching is evident through her coaching camps and clinics across California and in Mallorca. Additionally, she served as a guest coach for AthletiCamps and the Specialized Women's Sports Camp, and was the women's outreach coordinator for Sea Otter Classic.
As an athlete, Lorri boasts impressive accomplishments in various disciplines, including road, mountain, track, and cyclocross racing, along with gravel events, Paralympic track tandem, and duathlon. She has also excelled in road and trail running events, securing victories in her age group across races like the 5K, 10K, and half marathon. Lorri has competed in some of the largest gravel bike races in the United States, such as Rebecca's Private Idaho, Croatan Buck Fifty, Dirty Kitten, The Last Best Ride, Lost and Found, Truckee Tahoe, and the USA Cycling Gravel National Championships. Her participation in numerous endurance and ultra-endurance events further highlights her dedication, including notable events like AIDS/Lifecycle, Furnace Creek 508, HooDoo 500, and Silver State 508. For those seeking a triathlon bike fit or women's bike fit guidance, Lorri's vast experience makes her a valuable resource in the Bay Area.
Coach Bob Ward has ridden a bicycle for most of his life. He began his journey as a bicycle coach in 1983, working with the UC Berkeley Cycling Team and serving as a mentor and coach for numerous local clubs and teams. For over a decade, he's been coaching with Savvy Bike, where you’ll most often see him at our Climbing + Descending clinics. In addition to his role at Savvy Bike, Bob also coaches with the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) and Bicycle Solutions, providing skills coaching to riders. He is a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) with the League of American Bicyclists and takes joy in helping beginner riders “get it,” building their self-confidence and skills to elevate their riding abilities. Bob is particularly adept at triathlon bike fit and women's bike fit, ensuring that every rider has the best setup for their needs.
Bob has raced in nearly all disciplines of the sport, including track, road racing, mountain bike racing, and triathlon. Throughout the 1980s, he was a competitive category 2 rider on both road and track, achieving notable results in major events such as the Tour of Redlands and Tour of Willamette. On the velodrome, he even became the district champion in the senior men’s 40K points race, impressively lapping the field twice.